What are the basic properties of Platinum?
Platinum (symbol: Pt) is a transition metal with atomic number 78. Its atomic mass is 195.08 u, and it belongs to period 6 and group 10.
Platinum (Pt) Properties and Facts
Element 78 - Transition Metal
What is the electron configuration of Platinum?
The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f¹⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 5d⁹ 6s¹
What are the physical properties of Platinum?
Melting point: 2041.4 K
Boiling point: 4098.0 K
Density: 21.45 g/cm³
What are the known isotopes of Platinum?
- Pt-190: 0.01% abundance
- Pt-192: 0.79% abundance
- Pt-194: 32.9% abundance
- Pt-195: 33.8% abundance
- Pt-196: 25.3% abundance
- Pt-198: 7.2% abundance
What is the biological role and occurrence of Platinum?
Biological role: No known biological role
Natural occurrence: Found in alluvial deposits